What is the cheapest way to get from Cowes to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Dover is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cowes to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Dover is to ferry and train via Reading which takes 5h 36m and costs £100 - £200.

How far is it from Cowes to Dover?

The distance between Cowes and Dover is 178 miles.

How do I travel from Cowes to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Cowes to Dover without a car is to ferry and train via Reading which takes 5h 36m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Cowes to Dover?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cowes to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 781+ hotels available in Dover.

Cowes to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cowes to Dover by ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train via Reading
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 36m
£106–196
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B23
7h 42m
£45–85
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SOU - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 59m
£105–348
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain
6h 22m
£85–177
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
4. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 6m
£85–161

Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.8 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Dover, England?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Dover. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Reading, take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Pencester Road via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Bargate, Bus Station, The Broadway, Avington Turn, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, and Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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